Jason Wexler is an American basketball executive. He holds the position of team president of the Memphis Grizzlies since April 2019.[1][2][3][4][5] Wexler is responsible for supervision of marketing communications,[6][7][8] community investment,[9][10][11] corporate partnerships,[12][13][14][15][16] ticket sales,[17][18][19] and arena operations.[20][21][22][23] Previously, Wexler served as president of business operations beginning in July 2014. Before this, Wexler served in the capacity of Chief Operating Officer at the organization starting in 2013.[24][25][26][27]
| Memphis Grizzlies | |
|---|---|
| League | NBA |
| Career information | |
| College | University of Virginia & Columbia Law School |
| Career history | |
| 2013–July 2014 | Memphis Grizzlies (Chief Operating Officer) |
| July 2014–April 2019 | Memphis Grizzlies (President of Business Operations) |
| April 2019–Present | Memphis Grizzlies (Team President) |
Early career
editEarly in his career, Wexler founded Greenhat Partners LLC, a firm specializing in real estate development and investment. Prior to that, Wexler was a partner in the Memphis law firm of Hanover, Walsh, Jalenak and Blair, PLLC.
Before joining the Grizzlies, Wexler was the president of the Henry Turley Company. In that role, he oversaw the execution of city center development initiatives and managed the daily operations of the real estate firm.[28]
Memphis Grizzlies
editWith the promotion of Wexler to team president, he was set to guide them through a new era, shifting from the "Grit and Grind" era characterized by the departures of players like Marc Gasol and Mike Conley in 2019.[29][30] The focus will now be on developing a younger core centered around talents such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant.[31][32]
Personal life
editWexler received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia and completed his education with a degree from Columbia Law School.[33]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Real GM Job History". November 11, 2023.
- ^ "NBA notebook: Grizzlies fire coach, demote GM". Reuters. April 11, 2019.
- ^ "Fourth coach in seven seasons on tap for Grizz". April 11, 2019.
- ^ "Memphis Magazine Bio". August 5, 2019.
- ^ "Grizzlies to celebrate 25th season with Vancouver throwback uniforms". August 1, 2019.
- ^ "BTH: Griz Prez on the Evolving Game of Memphis B-Ball". September 13, 2019.
- ^ "The Memphis Grizzlies Select Venuetize to Launch a 365-Day, Multi-Experience App for Fans". October 1, 2019.
- ^ "The City Council went to lunch with the Memphis Grizzlies. Here's what they talked about". December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Behind the Headlines PBS". PBS. September 13, 2019.
- ^ "Sports Executives Enjoying 'Glory Years' of Memphis Sports". January 1, 2020.
- ^ "Pyramid Vodka, Memphis Grizzlies partner on new FedExForum bar". November 5, 2014.
- ^ "Waste Pro signs deal to become the official waste services provider to the Memphis Grizzlies". January 6, 2020.
- ^ "WynnBet Tennessee Partners with Memphis Grizzlies for Sports Betting". May 11, 2021.
- ^ "Grizzlies unveil new uniforms with FedEx as jersey sponsor". August 2, 2018.
- ^ "Memphis Grizzlies Make Big Announcement". September 21, 2023.
- ^ "Grizzlies offering free tickets to furloughed government employees". January 20, 2019.
- ^ "Memphis Grizzlies offer free tickets to furloughed federal workers". January 20, 2019.
- ^ "FedEx Forum extends mask policy for Grizzlies, Memphis games". Associated Press News. September 29, 2021.
- ^ "Grizzlies, Memphis officials talk potential FedExForum renovations". December 22, 2022.
- ^ "Empowered Memphis Grizzlies executives Jason Wexler, Zach Kleiman look to future". April 12, 2019.
- ^ Ii, Omari Sankofa (April 13, 2019). "Getting to know Zach Kleiman and Jason Wexler and what their plans are for the Grizzlies". The New York Times.
- ^ "The Org Biography". November 11, 2023.
- ^ "Memphis Grizzlies promote Jason Wexler to President of Business Operations". NBA.com. July 23, 2014.
- ^ "Griz tattoo giveaway honors Johnson". ABC News. February 6, 2014.
- ^ "Grizzlies fire CEO Jason Levien, assistant GM Stu Lash". USA Today. May 19, 2014.
- ^ "Grizzlies' front-office shake-up leads to exits of CEO Levien, personnel director Lash". Fox News. May 19, 2014.
- ^ "Barboro Flats Developer To Begin Second Phase". Nov 21, 2011.
- ^ "Memphis Grizzlies to retire Zach Randolph's No. 50 after eight memorable seasons". July 6, 2017.
- ^ "Grizzlies fire head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, reassign Chris Wallace". November 23, 2019.
- ^ "Grizzlies reportedly eyeing Morant for #2 pick". May 16, 2019.
- ^ "'Checking In' during NBA hiatus with Grizzlies president Jason Wexler". NBA.com. March 27, 2020.
- ^ "Power 100 2023: Sports stars: Penny Hardaway, Joe Tomek, Jason Wexler". February 13, 2023.